Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our diverse collection of recipes featuring calf's liver dumplings and Chianti onion soup. Explore the tantalizing flavors of the classic Tuscan dish, Trippa alla Fiorentina, where tender tripe is braised in a rich tomato sauce and aromatic herbs. Delight in the hearty goodness of Fegato alla Veneziana, a Venetian specialty that combines calf's liver with sweet onions and tangy vinegar. For a taste of rustic Italian comfort food, try our comforting Stracotto di Manzo alla Milanese, a slow-cooked beef stew simmered in red wine and vegetables. And don't miss our flavorful Chianti Onion Soup, a Tuscan specialty that showcases the perfect balance of sweet onions, savory broth, and a splash of Chianti wine. Each recipe offers a unique culinary experience, highlighting the versatility and deliciousness of calf's liver and Chianti onion soup.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
AMISH LIVER DUMPLING SOUP
This is for liver lovers out there. The dumplings are good sauteed in butter and cooked onions. This is how I got my children to eat liver. They are so tender, you can't resist them.
Provided by Elaine Laskowski
Categories Other Soups
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a food processor put the liver, onion, parsley, water, eggs, butter, nutmeg and marjoram. Process until smooth. Add flour to make a soft dough, stiff enough to hold it's shape when dropped into the boiling broth. Drop dumplings in broth and cook 15 minutes.
- 2. You can serve this as a hearty soup or drain the dumplings and serve them in sauteed butter and onions as a main dish.
- 3. I am posting picture of them both ways.
LIVER DUMPLINGS
"THESE DUMPLINGS can be serve in beef broth, or you can thicken the broth like gravy and serve this dish as a stew. Either way, they are hearty, delicious and different!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the liver, onion, salt, 1 teaspoon sage, coriander, basil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, egg whites and yolk; process until well mixed. Batter should be thick and spoonable. (Add a little water if too thick or a little flour if too thin.) Set batter aside. , In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, combine the broth, cornstarch and remaining sage and pepper; bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a gentle boil. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto broth, dipping spoon in broth to release dough. Gently boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until dumplings are no longer sticky. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
LIVER DUMPLINGS ( CALF, PORK, BEEF OR LAMB )
Try this tender dumpling with sauerkraut or buttered noodles. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer liver in water for a few minutes before grinding and force meat through a food chopper.
- Fry onion in butter; add bread crumbs.
- Combine liver and eggs; mix well.
- Add bread crumb mixture.
- Season to taste.
- Stir in flour (using more than a 1/2 cup if necessary) to make a batter stiff enough to drop from the spoon.
- Drop into a kettle of hot broth or soup; cover tightly and cook for 30 minutes.
- Shake pan frequently to prevent dumplings from sticking to each other.
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place liver in a nonreactive (ceramic or glass) bowl and pour milk over. Refrigerate, covered, 5 to 6 hours.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. When butter is shimmering, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring more frequently until onions are very soft and brown, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- Drain liver and discard milk. Pat liver dry with paper towels.
- Spread flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat liver with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat a large (13-inch) saute pan over medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil and heat until shimmering. Cook (in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan) until liver is firm (but not hard) and browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining liver, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Add sage and cook for 1 minute more.
- Divide liver among plates and top with onions.
BAKED CALF LIVER AND ONIONS WITH GRAVY
I learned a long time ago most anything which is fried can be baked. So I tried it with liver and onions. The house didn't stink for three days and the meat was much more tender.
Provided by Burgs country kitch
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix soups together, spread a thin layer over bottom of 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
- Put a layer of liver, a layer of onions,and a layer of soup mixture. Repeat with second layer if needed.
- Cover with remaining soup mixture.
- Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 for 1-1/2 hour.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.
ABSOLUTE BEST LIVER AND ONIONS
This recipe will turn liver haters into converts. Very simple! The three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2)turn liver as little as possible and 3) don't overcook!
Provided by JSHULER43
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently rinse liver slices under cold water, and place in a medium bowl. Pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions. (I like to soak up to an hour or two - whatever you have time for.) This step is SO important in taking the bitter taste of the liver out.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion rings, and saute them in butter until soft. Remove onions, and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and put it in a shallow dish or on a plate. Drain milk from liver, and coat slices in the flour mixture.
- When the butter has melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, and place the coated liver slices in the pan. Cook until nice and brown on the bottom. Turn, and cook on the other side until browned. Add onions, and reduce heat to medium. Cook a bit longer to taste. Our family prefers the liver to just barely retain a pinkness on the inside when you cut to check. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 577.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 308.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
SLICED CALF'S LIVER WITH GOLDEN ONIONS
Steps:
- Rinse liver to remove any traces of blood and discard membrane and any tough veins. Cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
- Cook onions in 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Cover skillet and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.
- Pat half of liver slices dry and toss with salt and pepper to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté seasoned liver, shaking skillet and turning liver, until browned on both sides but still pink inside, about 2 minutes. Put cooked liver on top of onions and cover.
- Add water to skillet and deglaze, scraping up brown bits and boiling until liquid is slightly reduced. Pour sauce over cooked liver and wipe skillet clean. Sauté remaining liver as above, then add rest of liver with onions and parsley, tossing briefly.
Tips:
- To ensure the liver dumplings remain tender, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Chilling the batter before cooking helps the dumplings hold their shape better.
- If you don't have Chianti wine, a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot can be substituted.
- To enhance the flavor of the onion soup, use a variety of onions, such as yellow, white, and red.
- Adding a splash of white wine to the soup before simmering adds depth of flavor.
- For a richer soup, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- Toasted croutons or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese can be added as a garnish for the soup.
Conclusion:
With its combination of tender liver dumplings and flavorful Chianti onion soup, this recipe offers a unique and satisfying dining experience. The contrasting textures and rich flavors create a harmonious dish that is sure to impress. Whether served as a main course or as part of a larger meal, these calf's liver dumplings with Chianti onion soup are a testament to the culinary artistry and creativity that can be achieved in the kitchen.
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